Topic: tectonic plates
Tajikistan Earthquake
An earthquake of 7.2 Ritcher recently hit Tajikistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was just 82 km away from China border. The quake was felt in the western...
Major Earthquake struck Turkey and Syria
A 7.8 Ritcher earthquake hit Turkey – Syria. More than thousands died. The earthquake is the biggest of the earthquakes recorded so far in the region. Five tremors...
Earthquake in Assam
On April 28, 2021, seven back-to-back earthquakes occurred in Assam and other north eastern states. The first shocks were of 6.4 magnitude. Later, the jolts were at 3.2...
Volcano erupts in Southern Caribbean
The La Sourfriere Volcano located on the eastern Caribbean island recently erupted after decades of inactivity. The volcano forced thousands in the surrounding villages to evacuate. About the...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Tajikistan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit Tajikistan on February 12, 2020. The tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. The seismology department at first...
Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Big Island
The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island recently erupted after an Earthquake that struck the region. The epicentre of the earthquake was located beneath the Kilauea Volcano. About...
Where is the active volcano “Mount Semeru?”
Mount Seemeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano is located in the subduction zone where the Indo-Australia plate subducts under the Eurasia plate....
Suture Zone in the Himalayas has become Tectonically Active
The study conducted by scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology says that the suture zone of the Himalayas has become tectonically active. Key Findings The scientists have...
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru: Giant Cat Drawing found
The Peruvian archaeologists have uncovered a 37 metre long cat on the famous Nazca lines of Peru. It is a world known UNESCO Heritage site. Key highlights The...Malpelo Plate
The Malpelo Plate is a small tectonic plate (a microplate) located off the coasts west of Ecuador and Colombia and south of Panama. The team of Researchers led by Rice...Which is the fastest moving continental landmass?
Australia Australia is moving 7 cm (2.7 inches) per year in the north direction that is towards Asia which makes it as the fastest moving continental land mass...
